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St. James's Place (SJP) works in partnership to plan, grow and protect our clients’ financial futures. We deliver personalised, face-to-face financial advice to our clients, who trust us to manage their money to reach their goals. We provide this service via the Partnership, a network of qualified, expert advisors. We put financial wellbeing and responsible business choices at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the value of difference and know that diverse teams can help us problem solve and innovate for clients.
We look for people to join SJP to make an impact and to contribute to our culture which is based around long term relationships, doing the right thing, and being the best version of ourselves.
Location: Cirencester Office
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent
Seniority: Mid-Senior Level
We are currently seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our team. You'll be responsible for leading all aspects of and delivering the monthly management accounts and associated financial, regulatory, and statutory reporting for SJP Wealth Management (SJPWM). Additionally, you will serve as the subject matter expert in the financial reporting of all UK remuneration across the Group.
What you'll be doing:
- Delivery and ownership of the SJPWM monthly management accounts.
- Review, challenge, and sign-off the monthly SJPWM controls pack.
- Provide senior management with relevant commentary on the financial performance of the business on a monthly basis.
- Own and develop the SJPWM monthly management information and forecasts.
- Conduct margin analysis to drive better understanding, disclosure, and communication of fee and commission margins within SJPWM.
- Review, challenge, and sign-off the monthly remuneration control & Accelerated asset accounts.
- Own and deliver the SJPWM statutory accounts and manage external audit queries.
- Actively supervise, manage, and report the solvency status of SJPWM.
- Provide oversight and delivery of the SJPWM regulatory reporting.
- Delivery and oversight of management accounts, controls pack, and statutory accounts for SJPPCP.
- Fulfil treasury responsibilities as an appointed payment authoriser.
- People management may be required in this position, with the expectation of task management of at least one financial accountant to assist in job requirements.
Who we're looking for:
- In-depth knowledge of financial accounting and ability to understand and interpret financial information.
- Experience in the financial services sector, particularly with fees and commission.
- Strong statutory accounting knowledge.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of relevant entities and challenges processes and outcomes, suggesting proposals & solutions.
- Ability to communicate accounting principles/judgements to non-accountants.
Special Requirements:
- Must be a post-qualified accountant.
What's in it for you?
- Private Medical paid for by Company.
- Meaningful protection benefits with real value, such as 10X life cover, PHI, and critical illness.*
- Non-Contributory Pension – 10% (increasing with length of service up to 15%) with further pension matching.
- Parental leave – 6 months full pay
- 28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (based on full-time equivalent) with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days holiday
*Not applicable to Fixed-Term Contracts (standard uplift applies in lieu of the protection benefits)
Flexible Working
We know that everyone works best in different ways, at different times and in different environments. We have introduced a hybrid working policy to provide greater flexibility for part-time work, job-sharing, remote working, and flexibility on hours. Our people are encouraged to work in a flexible way that suits their lifestyle, so please ask the question and start a conversation!
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.
Reasonable Adjustments
We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at [email protected]
What's next?
Our team will be in touch. As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.
